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SS Presidente Wilson

AFFIDAVIT OF THE MASTER OR COMMANDING OFFICER,
OR FIRST OR SECOND OFFICER

I, Cap Ettore Zar, Master, of the "Presidente Wilson" from Trieste, do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear that I have caused the surgeon of said vessel sailing therewith, or the surgeon employed by the owners thereof, to make a physical and mental examination of each and all of the aliens named in the foregoing Lists or Manifest Sheets, thirty in number, and that from the report of said surgeon and from my own investigation, I believe that no one of said aliens is of any of the classes excluded from admission into the United States by section three of the Immigration Act, and that also, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in said Lists or Manifests concerning each of said aliens named therein is correct and true in every respect.
___________________________ Master
Signature is unreadable but probably Cap Ettore Zar

Sworn to before me this 4th day of July 1921 at New York M Stein, Immigration Officer

AFFIDAVIT OF SURGEON
see Page 1

ALL ALIENS arriving at a port of continental United States from a foreign port or a port of the insular possessions of the United States, and all aliens arriving at a port of said insular possessions from a foreign port, a port of continental United States, or a port of another insular possession, in whatsoever class they travel, MUST be fully listed and the master or commanding officer of each vessel carrying such passengers must upon arrival deliver lists thereof to the immigration officer.

  

Column Headings:
 1) No. on list.
 2) Head-Tax Status
 3) Name In Full - Family name, Given name.
 4) Age. Yrs, Mos.
 5) Sex
 6) Married or Single
 7) Calling or Occupation.
 8) Able to - Read/Write, Read what language
    (or if exemption claimed on what ground)
 9) Nationality(Country of which citizen or subject)
10) Race or people.
11) Last permanent residence Country, City or town.
12) The name and complete address of nearest relative or friend
    in country whence alien came.
13) Final destination. State, City or town.
14) No. on list.
15) Whether having a ticket to such final destination.
16) By whom was passage paid?
    (whether alien paid his own passage, whether paid by relative,
    whether paid by any other person or by any  corporation,
    society, municipality, or government.)
17) Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much?
18) Whether ever before in the United states
    If so, when and where.  If yes-Years or period of years, Where?
19) Whether going to a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or
    friend, and his name and complete address.
20) Purpose of coming to United States.
    Whether alien intends to return to country whence he came after
    engagaing temporarily in laboring pursuits in the United States.
    Length of time alien intends to remain in the United states.
    Whether alien intends to become a citizen of the United states?
21) Ever in prison or almshouse or institution for care and treatment
    of the insane or supported by charity? If so, which?
22) Whether a polygamist?
23) Whether an anarchist?
24) Whether a person who believes in or advocates the overthrow
    by force or violence of the government of the United states
    or all forms of law, etc.
25) Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise or
    agreement, expressed or implied, to labor in the United States.
26) Whether alien had been previously deported within one year.
27) Condition of health, mental and physical.
28) Deformed or crippled. Nature, length of time, and cause.
29) Height: Feet-Inches
30) Complexion
31) Color of - Hair/Eyes
32) Marks of identification.
33) Place of birth: Country, City or town.


279  Gerassimopoulos, C

280  Gerassimopoulou, T

281  Gerassimopoulou, P

282  Stefanopoulou, T

283  Skouras

284  Caperdas Crossed out

285  Batis

286  Cohen

287  Giuli

288  Georgepoulou

289  Giannakos, J

290  Giannakos, N

291  Giannacou

292  Thomance Crossed out

293  Zondou



279 Gerassimopoulos, Constantinos; 45y; Male; Married; Merchant
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence: Patras, Greece
    Nearest Relative: Brother, Andreas Gerassimopoulo
    Address: Patras, Greece
    Destination: Chicago Ill.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $300 written over $200; In US before, Canton Ohio,
    1912 and 1919
    Joining: Brother in law, Andreas Anastassopoulo.
    Address: 7055 S. Halsted St. Chicago, Ill.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5'7
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, brown; Eyes: brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Patras, Greece
    NOTES:  Surname of passenger and surname of brother clearly  
            spelled as written, although they differ.
            5-624 and 3-2-36 written over Greek.
            11-148641 written over merchant.
    Reviewer's note: 11-148641 3-2-36 in the occupation coloumn pertains 
    to naturalization, click here for more information.
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. This means the passenger was 
    held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 279, for more information.


280 Gerassimopoulou, Thiressia; 35y; female; Married; Housewife
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence: Patras, Greece
    Nearest Relative: Brother-in-law, Andreas Gerassimopoulo
    Address: Patras, Greece
    Destination: Chicago Ill.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Husband
    In possession of $100; crossed out. In US before, Canton Ohio, 1912
    and 1919
    Joining: Brother, Andreas  Anastassopoulo.
    Address: 7055 S. Halsted St. Chicago, Ill.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 3"
    Complexion: White; Hair, brown; Eyes: brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Patras, Greece
    NOTE:  11-239325-12-4-39 written over Greek
    Reviewer's note: 11-239325-12-4-39 in the occupation coloumn pertains 
    to naturalization, click here for more information.
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. This means the passenger was 
    held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 280, for more information.


281 Gerassimopoulou, Pinelopi; 11mos;  female; Single; Baby
    Cannot read/write, Greek;
    Claims US born written in
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence: Patras, Greece
    Nearest Relative: Uncle, Andreas Gerassimopoulo
    Address: Patras, Greece
    Destination: Chicago Ill.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Father
    In possession of $50; crossed out. In US before, Canton Ohio
    Joining: Uncle, Andreas  Anastassopoulo.
    Address: 7055 S. Halsted St. Chicago, Ill.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: not stated
    Complexion: White; Hair, brown; Eyes: brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Canton, Ohio USA
    Reviewer's note: "claims US born" is written in the nationality coloumn. 
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. This means the passenger was 
    held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 281, for more information.


282 Stefanopoulou, Trisevgeni; 26y; female; Single; Housework
    dom written over housework
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence: Patras, Greece
    Nearest Relative: Uncle, Andreas Constantopoulo
    Address: Patras, Greece
    Destination: St. Francisco Cal.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Typed yes, written no
    Passage paid by Brother
    In possession of $155 written over $25 crossed out.
    Never  before in US,
    Joining: Brother ,Christos Stefanopoulo
    Address: 126 Gumper Ave. St. Sanfrancisco Cal.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 5"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, black; Eyes: blue
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Kerpini, Greece
    NOTE:  22-104295-5-1-41  5-1624 written over Greek.
    Reviewer's note: 22-104295-5-1-41 in the occupation coloumn pertains 
    to naturalization, click here for more information.
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. This means the passenger was 
    held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 282, for more information.


283 Skouras, Georgios; 38y; Male; Single; Farmer
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence:New Jersey,USA
    Nearest Relative: Father, Andreas Skouras
    Address: Morosolavo, Greece
    Destination: New Jersey NY.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $30; In US before, New Jersey City 1907 and 1920
    Joining: Cousin, Callas Brothers.
    Address: 160 Sip Ave. New Jersey, NY. New crossed out
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 7"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Black; Eyes: Black
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Morosklavo, Greece
    NOTE:  Destination address clearly differ.
           5-3624 written over Greek
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 283, 
    for more information.


284 Caperdas, ?vangelos; Not Admitted, entry crossed out
    First letter of givin name could be a S or E
    35y; Male; Single; Labourer
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence:Agrinion, Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Ca??ppi Caperdas
    Address: Agrinion, Greece
    Destination: New Jersey NY.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $50; In US before, New Jersey City 1912 and 1918
    Joining: Cousin, Callas Brothers.
    Address: 100 Sip Ave. New Jersey, NY.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 7"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Brown; Eyes: Black
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Baravola, Greece
    NOTES: Hand written See File # 808-667.
           Destination address clearly differ.
    Reviewer's note: There is no remark "not on board" for this passenger but usually the
    line crossed out means the passenger did not board the ship. The reference to a file
    might pertain to the next passenger since comments were usually made above the original
    information. 


285 Batis, Victor; 15y; Male; Single; Pupil
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Hebrew
    Last residence: Ioannina Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Solomon Batis
    Address: Ioannina, Greece
    Destination: Brooklin  NY.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $25; $30 written over 25 Never in US before
    Joining: Uncle, Biros Markadis.
    Address: 33 Rochester Ave. Brooklyn, NY.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 3"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Black; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Ioannina, Greece
    NOTE:  5-2624 written over Greek
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 285, 
    for more information.
    "See File # 808-667" is handwritten above the name.


286 Cohen, Mazaltov; 19y ;Female; Single; House work
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Hebrew
    Last residence: Preveza Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Haim Cohen
    Address: Preveza, Greece
    Destination: New York  NY.
    Has ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $25;  Never in US before
    Joining: Uncle, Basso Labath.
    Address: 167 E. 109th st. New york, NY.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 1/2"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Brown; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Preveza, Greece
    NOTE:   2-1017672 11/18/42  5-26 written over Greek.
    Reviewer's note: 2-1017672 11/18/42 in the occupation coloumn pertains 
    to naturalization, click here for more information.
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 286, 
    for more information.


287 Giuli, Louiza; 17y;Female; Single; House work
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Hebrew
    Last residence: Preveza Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Haim Giuli
    Address: Preveza, Greece
    Destination: New York  NY.
    Has ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $25;  never in US before
    Joining: Brother-in-law, Abraham Giuli.
    Address: 111 Eldridge St. New york, NY.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 4' 11"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Brown; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Preveza, Greece
    NOTE:  2-128878  5-7624 written over Greek
    Reviewer's note: 2-128878 in the occupation coloumn pertains 
    to naturalization, click here for more information.
    SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 287, 
    for more information.


288 Georgepoulou, Violetta; 18y;Female; Single; House work
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence: Coroni Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Denis Georgopoulo
    Address: Coroni, Greece
    Destination: Chicago  IL.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $62;  never in US before
    Joining: Cousin, Demetrios Georgopoulo.
    Address: 1217 W. Lake st. Chicago, IL.
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 1"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Brown; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Coroni, Greece
    NOTE:  5-4624 written over Greek.
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 288, 
    for more information.


289 Giannakos, John; 52y; Male; Married; Farmer
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence; Athenas Greece
    Nearest Relative: Friend, Antonios Kaladamis
    Address: Athenas, Greece
    Destination: Chicago ILL.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of $50 crossed out; Hand written amount $20
    Never before in US
    Joining: Brother, Costas Johnson.
    Address: 229 N. State ST. Chicago ILL,
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 3"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Black; Eyes: Blue
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Apideas, Greece
    NOTE:  5-9?2? written over Greek
    Reviewer's note:  SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 289, 
    for more information.


290 Giannakos, Nikolaos; 12y; Male; Single; Student
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence; Athenas Greece
    Nearest Relative: Uncle, Antonios Kaladamis
    Address: Athenas, Greece
    Destination: Chicago ILL.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Father
    In possession of $50 Never before in US
    Joining: Uncle, Costas Johnson.
    Address: 229 N. State ST. Chicago ILL,
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 4' 8"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Brown; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Apideas, Greece
    Reviewer's note:  SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 290, 
    for more information.


291 Giannacou, Soussana; 16y; Female; Single; House work
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence; Athenas Greece
    Nearest Relative: Uncle, Antonios Kaladamis
    Address: Athenas, Greece
    Destination: Chicago ILL.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Father
    In possession of $30 Never before in US
    Joining: Uncle, Costas Johnson.
    Address: 229 N. State ST. Chicago ILL,
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 4' 9"
    Complexion: Fair; Hair, Fair; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Apideas, Greece
    NOTE:  5-1624 written over Greek.
    Reviewer's note:  SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 291, 
    for more information.


292 Thomance, Diamante; Crossed out, not admited
    30y; Female; Single; House typed over York (House work)
    Can read/write, Greek;
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence; Athenas Greece
    Nearest Relative: Friend, Antonios Kaladamis
    Address: Apidies, Greece
    Destination: Perry N.Y.
    Does not have ticket for final destination; Passage paid by Self
    In possession of illiegible. Never before in US
    Joining: Uncle, Thomas Thompson.
    Address: 12 Main ST.  Perry N.Y.,
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 3"
    Complexion: White; Hair, Black; Eyes: Brown
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Apideas, Greece
    Reviewer's note: Although there is no remark "not on board", usually crossed out
    information means the passenger did not board the ship.


293 Zondou, Denissia; 30y; Female; Married; House Wife
    Cannot read/write
    Going to her husband. 5-3624 written over husband and Greece
    Citizen of: Greece; Race: Greek
    Last residence; Zakinthos Greece
    Nearest Relative: Father, Eustathios Christodoulopoulo
    Address: Zakintho, Greece
    Destination: Racin Wis. (Racine)
    Has ticket for final destination; Over written NO. Passage paid by
    Self
    In possession of; Amount over written  Might be $62
    Never before in US
    Joining: Husband, Theodoros Zondos.
    Address: 515 6th St. Racine Wis,
    Not returning to alien country; intends to remain in US
    Intends to become a citizen
    Never in prison; not a polygamist;  not an anarchist
    Not planning overthrow of goverment
    Not coming to US with offer of work; never been deported
    Health: Good;  not deformed or crippled;  Height: 5' 3"
    Complexion: Dark; Hair, Black; Eyes: Black
    No Marks of identification
    Place of birth: Zakinthos, Greece
    Reviewer's note:  SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, see PAGE 64, passenger 293, 
    for more information.


Transcriber's Notes:

 * Manifest lists country first, for ease in reading city has been
   typed first

 * Column 2 is used for Government officials only.  This is blank except
   for passengers under 16 years.

 ? Indicates a word or letters that could not be read. 

Reviewer's Note:
 
All passengers have numbers, such as 5-624 or 5-1627, written in the language coloumn. 
This means that they were tested for their reading ability. The first number represents a 
number for a certain language, the other numbers are a number for a certain sentence.

National Archives and Records Administration, Film T715, Reel 2991, Volume 6882.

Transcribed by Rae Arnold a member of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
23 August 2000

Reviewed by Ines Mannhardt a member of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
May 2004

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